Albuquerque delays decision on solar proposal

The pending measure highlights the city's lofty ranking for overall solar installations, the state's 300-plus days of sunshine, and threats of fires, droughts, floods, and other extreme weather linked to a changing climate.

Under the resolution, they call on the city's energy council to weigh various options from retrofitting existing city buildings with solar arrays to the construction of a new solar farm.

Nearly 30 states already have established renewable energy standards that require a certain percentage of electricity to come from solar, wind or other renewable sources.

In New York City, officials recently announced a city-wide program designed to increase access to solar through community purchasing.

The city of Santa Fe has its own efficiency and renewable energy mission that calls for reducing emissions and promoting renewables.